| Originated in India, Yoga is a centuries-old system of | | | | Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle |
| exercise and relaxation, in which a series of different | | | | Pose), Supta Virasana (Reclined Hero's Pose) are |
| postures are designed to tone and strengthen all areas | | | | helpful as they open and elongate the abdominal area. |
| of body and is now used by couples in order to | | | | To overcome infertility it is advisable to focus on |
| increase their fertility. | | | | gentler forms of yoga like |
| Fertility yoga is a specific branch of yoga, where | | | | Hatha Yoga - which focuses on performing postures |
| certain yoga poses are championed for helping with | | | | using the appropriate form and encourages breathing |
| infertility as they open up pelvis and hip joints, increase | | | | and meditation. |
| blood flow to pelvis and rebalance hormones. Some | | | | Kripalu Yoga - which helps to increase awareness of |
| poses even claim to help to stimulate ovaries. | | | | the mind, body, and spirit through a series of easy to |
| To alleviate stress about trying to conceive, the cycle | | | | perform postures |
| of fertility is to be mapped. When entering a fertile time, | | | | Couples' Yoga - As postures are performed with the |
| restorative poses are to be practiced, which leads to | | | | help of a partner, it works to bring couples together, |
| softening the abdominal area and removing tension | | | | improving communication and interconnectivity. |
| from around the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries | | | | Benefits of fertility Yogic practices can be citied as |
| thereby increasing chances of pregnancy. | | | | Physical Benefits : |
| The practice of several asanas that aids in conception | | | | Tone and strengthen muscles that support the |
| are | | | | reproductive organs. |
| Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand), Salamba | | | | Improves the total alignment of body. |
| Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand), Setu | | | | Increase energy and stamina. |
| Bandha Sarvangasana (Suppported Bridge Pose) are | | | | Increase blood circulation, allowing vital nutrients and |
| recommended because of their hypothesized effects | | | | oxygen to reach the reproductive system. |
| on hormonal balance. The reclining poses like Bound | | | | |